With more than $230 million in annual sales, nearly 600 employees and more than 6,000 customers in 45 countries, it’s clear that Petoskey Plastics is one of the most prominent companies in Northern Michigan.

And while those are indeed impressive figures, management is perhaps most proud of other stats. In 2024 alone, for instance, the company recycled nearly 40 million pounds of old plastic, diverting it from landfills and incorporating it into state-of-the-art new products that serve a wide variety of markets.

A recycling program that began years ago as a simple business opportunity for a young firm is now a key part of Petoskey Plastics’ operations and identity. As more and more consumers demand sustainable products, these practices are also increasingly vital to the company’s appeal and continued success.

At 50 years and counting, the company recently opened a plant in Texas and is poised for continued growth. The Traverse City Business News (The Ticker's sister publication) checked in with the company for a feature in the July edition, which focuses on the Petoskey/Charlevoix/Antrim County area. 

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